Premier League: 10 talking points from the midweek action

Good news for Roy Hodgson, Leighton Baines shines again, more woe for Chelsea and a memorable Roger Espinoza debut1) Wilshere, Walcott and Henderson all shineRoy Hodgson would have enjoyed his trip to the Emirates. We might be generally unaware of it, what with TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY!, but England have a game coming up next Wednesday against Brazil and Hodgson had reason to depart north London with a smile, and not only because he witnessed the adrenaline-fuelled mayhem of Arsenal's 2-2 draw with Liverpool. The England manager saw Jack Wilshere and Theo Walcott star for Arsenal, the latter scoring his 18th goal of the season and the fourth in four matches since he signed his new contract. "You see Theo is a man now, he takes responsibility," Arsène Wenger said. In Liverpool colours, meanwhile, Jordan Henderson pressed his claim for an England recall. He has turned a corner at his club. David Hytner2) Baines keeps Everton on courseWhether Leighton Baines or Ashley Cole is the best left-back in the Premier League is a debate for the pub, though David Moyes was in no doubt after Wednesday night's performance against West Bromwich Albion that the Everton defender ranks among the best in Europe. All that does matter, to Everton at least, is the quality that has helped drag them through a delicate stage of the season still on the coat-tails of the top four. Moyes's squad has been stretched at times but, with Kevin Mirallas and Darron Gibson back in the frame against Albion, Baines ...
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